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Nestlé

purina Cat chow defense plus +

Cats · kibble ·

C

Overall score 60/100 · Average

Summary

Nestlé purina Cat chow defense plus +. Auto.

Sub-scores

D Proteins
B Nutrition balance
B Undesirables
C Transparency
D Species adaptability

Composition analysed

Maíz*, trigo*, soya*, harinas proteicas (pollo, res y/o cerdo), gluten de maíz, grasa animal (res y/o cerdo) como fuente de omega 6, Indicación: Alimento completo y balanceado para gatos i harina de pescado (atún y/o salmón) y harina de alga (Schizochytrium sp.) pirofosfato tetrasódico (TSPP), arroz

  1. A Chicken fat fat
  2. E Colorants (E102, E110, E124, E129) problematic additive
  3. A Vitamin E vitamin mineral

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
25%
Crude fat
14%
Ash
7%
Fibre
3%
Moisture
9%

Strengths

  • Balanced nutritional profile

Weaknesses

  • Low protein quality
  • Poorly suited to the species' needs

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Frequently asked questions

What score does Nestlé purina Cat chow defense plus + get?

Nestlé purina Cat chow defense plus + gets a grade of C (60/100), i.e. "average", on the PetFoodRate A to E scale. The grade combines five axes: protein quality, nutritional balance, absence of undesirable ingredients, labelling transparency and species suitability.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Nestlé purina Cat chow defense plus +?

Strengths: Balanced nutritional profile. Weaknesses: Low protein quality, Poorly suited to the species' needs.

Is Nestlé purina Cat chow defense plus + a good fit for cats?

On species suitability, this product scores D. Its suitability for cats has limitations; compare it with higher-rated alternatives.

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